Type 59 tank is old and broken? Don't panic after modification.

The 077 Machinery Military Factory's Second Generation Main Battle Tank was actually a massive, magically modified version based on the original Type 59 Tank.

This made one wonder, did the 077 Machinery Military Factory have a special fondness for the Type 59?

Knowing how outdated the Type 59 already was, why did they insist on modifying it?

Facing the uproar from the many military and factory bigwigs in the audience, Lin Chenran's lips curved upwards slightly, revealing a subtle smile.

He knew exactly why they were so surprised.

Lin Chenran calmly explained, "Everyone should be aware that our 077 Machinery Military Factory does have a certain foundation in tank manufacturing. However, in terms of design and development, we still lag behind other large tank manufacturing plants."

"Therefore, choosing the Type 59 as our blueprint was truly a last resort."

Lin Chenran's words carried a hint of helplessness.

Then, he changed tack, a mysterious smile appearing on his face, and continued, "However, don't underestimate the Type 59. While it may be somewhat outdated compared to some of the newer tanks today."

"The design and development plan for our Second Generation Main Battle Tank, based on the Type 59 as its blueprint, is in no way inferior."

He paused, then added, "Some people think the Type 59 is old, worn out, and broken? That's simply because they haven't witnessed the modification technology of our 077 Machinery Military Factory."

His tone was filled with confidence and pride, as if he could already see the future scene of this modified Type 59 tank, now a Second Generation Main Battle Tank, performing magnificently on the battlefield.

The Yan Country military bigwigs present, as well as the heads of the other two machinery military factories, all nodded in agreement with his statement.

The design and development plan for the 077 Machinery Military Factory's Second Generation Main Battle Tank had not yet been fully explained.

To dismiss their efforts based solely on an original blueprint would be too hasty and frivolous!

Seeing everyone's reaction, Lin Chenran felt a bit more at ease and continued to introduce their Second Generation Main Battle Tank's design and development plan in detail.

First, regarding weaponry, the main armament of this Second Generation Main Battle Tank was a fearsome 120mm Smoothbore Cannon, capable of easily piercing enemy armor.

Its secondary armament was a 7.62mm Coaxial Machine Gun, possessing powerful close-quarters suppression capabilities.

Furthermore, this coaxial machine gun had a rate of fire of 350 rounds per minute, a muzzle velocity of an astonishing 865 meters per second, and an effective range of 1000 meters.

In terms of weaponry, the 077 Machinery Military Factory's Second Generation Main Battle Tank was on par with the firepower design of the previous two machinery military factories.

In terms of the power system, the 077 Machinery Military Factory's Second Generation Main Battle Tank did not adopt the commonly used diesel engines domestically.

Instead, they adopted the same Four-stroke V-type 12-cylinder V-46 Diesel Engine as the Bear Country's T72 Tank. This engine boasted a powerful 760 horsepower, making it extremely potent.

If the most powerful 760 horsepower version could not be obtained, then a 700 horsepower Four-stroke V-type 12-cylinder V-46 Diesel Engine would also be a good choice.

After all, for Yan Country, even the lowest configuration of the 700 horsepower V-type 12-cylinder V-46 Diesel Engine would suffice.

Just then, Old Wei suddenly interrupted Lin Chenran's explanation.

"The 760 horsepower Four-stroke V-type 12-cylinder V-46 Diesel Engine, is Bear Country willing to sell it? This is the core technology of their T72 Tank!"

"Moreover, what we want to purchase is not just the diesel engine itself, but also the matching technology and production line."

This was precisely the thought of many of the Yan Country military bigwigs.

Indeed, according to the plans of the Yan Country military bigwigs, they needed to procure not only the engine but also the corresponding technology and production line.

Otherwise, it would be like their domestic fighter jets, lacking a powerful and robust "heart" for support.

Lin Chenran calmly stated, "As long as the price is right, Bear Country should be quite willing to sell this outdated technology."

"After all, their domestic economic situation is not optimistic right now."

"Moreover, they have even abandoned traditional diesel engines for their own Third Generation Main Battle Tank, opting instead for a 985 horsepower gas turbine modified from an aviation gas turbine engine."

He then added, "Our 077 Machinery Military Factory's Second Generation Main Battle Tank can also choose to use domestically produced engines."

"The overall weight of the Second Generation Main Battle Tank we designed and developed is significantly lighter than those from the 617 Machinery Military Factory and the 625 Machinery Military Factory."

"Equipped with the same model of domestically produced diesel engine, the travel speed of our 617 Machinery Military Factory's Second Generation Main Battle Tank far exceeds that of the other two machinery military factories' Second Generation Main Battle Tanks."

It had to be said, the 077 Machinery Military Factory's main selling point was practicality and convenience, doing things the easiest way possible!

And the domestic tank engines were also imitations of Bear Country's, so they were more or less the same.

The 077 Machinery Military Factory was not solely focused on the Yan Country military's Second Generation Main Battle Tank order; they were also setting their sights on the vast international military sales market.

Hearing this, everyone present suddenly understood.

Initially, they thought the 077 Machinery Military Factory was acting impulsively and blindly without a plan, but now it seemed they clearly had more far-reaching considerations and plans.

So, there was a "Plan B"!

At this moment, various thoughts arose in Old Wei's mind.

The other military bigwigs, upon hearing this, also expressed their agreement with Lin Chenran's statement.

If, as Lin Chenran said, Yan Country could successfully import Bear Country's advanced 760 horsepower Four-stroke V-type 12-cylinder V-46 Diesel Engine technology and its associated production lines, it would undoubtedly greatly enhance the overall strength of the Yan Country military.

Who wouldn't want a more powerful and advanced Main Battle Tank?

Everyone wanted one!

According to Lin Chenran's plan, even if they ultimately couldn't import Bear Country's 760 horsepower Four-stroke V-type 12-cylinder V-46 Diesel Engine technology and related production lines.

They could be sold to other countries in the end.

Sha Country, with its motto of "a piece of cloth on its head, the richest in the world," would surely be happy to buy.

And its other "big brothers."

Either way, the 077 Machinery Military Factory wouldn't lose out.

The Yan Country military could get a batch of Second Generation Main Battle Tanks equipped with the 760 horsepower Four-stroke V-type 12-cylinder V-46 Diesel Engine.

If things really came to the worst, they could switch to domestic diesel engines. Although the power would be slightly inferior and not as strong, the firepower and armor would remain unchanged.

"If Mao Xiong Country doesn't sell the 760 horsepower Four-stroke V-type 12-cylinder V-46 Diesel Engine, we can also purchase similar engines from the neighboring Eagle Country," Song Xiyun said calmly from below the stage.

The two countries were currently in the "honeymoon" phase of their late stage.